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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.08, 413.49 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.08, 413.49 and 198.80 is: 297.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.08 : 413.49 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.08/413.49 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.08x = 413.49 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.08x = 82,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,201.81/276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.75

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